Homeless Montreal

• In Montreal, 1 in 5 households can’t afford both rent and other basic needs

  Centraide says Montreal's housing crisis has reached staggering heights, with one in five households not able to make ends meet.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023
  
• Soccer stadium converted into shelter for homeless with COVID-19

  A soccer stadium in Montreal has been transformed into a homeless shelter for those who test positive for COVID-19. They'll be able to isolate at the facility as they recover.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2022
  
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• Mayor won’t allow homeless tent cities in Montreal this summer

  Montreal's mayor says she won't tolerate temporary tent cities for the homeless population this summer.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
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• Pandemic’s effect on homelessness could take years to play out. Experts call for action

  The author of the report says it wouldn't surprise him to see homeless counts rise by 10 to 15 per cent in some cities depending on what happens in the labour market.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020
• City of Montreal unveils emergency winter measures for the homeless

  "There is place for everybody right now," said Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2020
• Montreal plans second count of city’s homeless population

  The count is planned for April 24, and 1,200 volunteers are needed.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2018
• Quebec announces $11 million to tackle homelessness

  Advocates to help the homeless say the government's announcement is a step in the right direction.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2018
• Montreal homeless at Old Brewery Mission nervous after police shooting

  Residents and clients at the Old Brewery Mission are feeling tense and uneasy after Montreal police shot and killed a homeless man last week.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2017